Ghostery Says Goodbye to User Accounts: Here’s Why That’s a Further Win for Privacy

Yes, you can continue using Ghostery exactly as before, even without a user account. All features, like ad blocking, tracking protection, and private search are available to everyone with no login required. There’s nothing you need to do to adjust. If you previously had an account, you can simply keep using Ghostery without any interruption. Your privacy remains fully protected, and no email addresses is stored.

Yes, you can continue using Ghostery exactly as before, even without a user account. All features, like ad blocking, tracking protection, and private search are available to everyone with no login required. There’s nothing you need to do to adjust. If you previously had an account, you can simply keep using Ghostery without any interruption. Your privacy remains fully protected, and no email addresses is stored.

You can sync your Ghostery settings across multiple browsers or devices easily. No account required.

Please follow these steps:

1. Open your browser and click the Ghostery icon to open the Ghostery panel.

2. Click the burger menu (three stacked lines) to open the main menu.

3. Select My Ghostery from the list.

4. In the Settings Backup section, choose Export to file to save your Ghostery settings to a file.

5. Share this file across your other devices or browsers where Ghostery is installed.

6. To sync your settings, open the My Ghostery tab in the other browser and choose Import from file.

This method gives you full control over your preferences. The sync is secure, private, and no login required.

You can support Ghostery financially without creating a user account. All offered platforms support both one-time and recurring contributions, and none of them require you to sign in to Ghostery.

Here are your options:

• Ghostery.com (via Paddle): Choose a recurring Contribution. Paddle securely handles the transaction, no Ghostery account required.
• OpenCollective: Make transparent one-time or recurring donations, with the option to display your name or remain anonymous.
• GitHub Sponsors: Ideal if you're part of the developer community. GitHub allows monthly support at tiers you choose.
• App Store: If you're using Ghostery on an Apple device, you can make one-time donations directly via the App Store.

Every contribution helps us stay free, independent, and privacy-focused. Thank you for your support!

You can support Ghostery financially by making a one-time contribution through several secure platforms, no account needed. Choose the option that suits you best:

• Start at Ghostery.com. Paddle, our payment processor, securely handles the transaction.
• OpenCollective: Donate transparently and see how your contribution is used.
• GitHub Sponsors: Support us through GitHub if you’re part of the open-source community.
• App Store (iPhone/iPad/Mac): Apple users can make one-time donations directly through the App Store.

Your support helps us keep Ghostery free, independent, and fully committed to privacy-first innovation. Thank you!

To cancel an active subscription without a Ghostery account, follow these steps:

1. Go to paddle.com

2. Click “Support” in the main navigation

3. Choose “Cancel Subscription” and Paddle will guide you through the steps. You just need your email address used for the initial payment.

4. Paddle will send you a unique authentication link for you to enter customer portal

5. Here is where you can easily cancel your subscription.

To make changes to your active subscription without a Ghostery account, cancel the current Ghostery subscription and start a new Ghostery subscription, choosing the amount and cadence you’d like.

To update or change the payment method for an active subscription without a Ghostery account, follow these steps:

1. Go to paddle.com

2. Click “Support” in the main navigation

3. Choose “Update details” and Paddle will guide you through the steps. You just need your email address used for the initial payment.

4. Paddle will send you a unique authentication link for you to enter their customer portal

5. Here is where you can easily change the payment method

All communication runs through paddle.com

To request a refund for an active subscription without a Ghostery account, follow these steps:

1. Go to paddle.com

2. Click “Support” in the main navigation

3. Choose “Request refund” and Paddle will guide you through the steps. You just need your email address used for the initial payment.

4. Paddle will send you a unique authentication link for you to enter their customer portal

5. Here is where you can easily request a refund

All communication runs through paddle.com

To receive your Ghostery subscription invoice without a Ghostery account, follow these steps:

1. Go to paddle.com

2. Click “Support” in the main navigation

3. Choose “Request receipt” and Paddle will guide you through the steps. You just need your email address used for the initial payment.

4. Paddle will send you a unique authentication link for you to enter their customer portal

5. Here is where you can easily request any receipt

6. All communication runs through paddle.com

If you have just started a monthly or yearly subscription to Ghostery, you will automatically receive an invoice from paddle.com, our secure payment management service.

On your bank or credit card statement you will be able to identify the payment by “PADDLE.NET* GHOSTERY”